Category: Features

CREATIVITY among Bedans came alive when two simultaneous exhibitions transformed the Multipurpose Hall into a space of exploration, reflection, and expression. From the gothic-inspired “The Veil: an ode to beauty beneath the silent shadows” by BAP-1A to the environmentally focused “Kagandahan ng Kapaligiran tungo sa Kaginhawaan: Care for Our Common Home” by the International Studies students, the events revealed how art can carry meaning beyond aesthetic appeal.

WORD Cup Philippines is a national journalism conference and contest held annually that invites youth to test their skills and learn not only from industry professionals but also from their peers in a three-day event that challenges their wit, knowledge, and integrity. THE BEDAN HERALD’s contingent of ten campus journalists bagged a total of nine gold, five silver, and nine bronze medals, along with two honorable citations and a bronze ambassador award.

‘ORA et Labora,’ or ‘pray and work,’ is the motto of the Benedictine order that emphasizes the importance of balancing devotion and meaningful labor as a way of glorifying God. This benedictine principle continues to shape the spiritual identity of SBCA. Last Sept. 2025, selected faculty members of SBCA embarked on a faithful journey that allowed them to rediscover their identity, deepen their faith, and reconnect to our roots of Benedictine tradition. Throughout this pilgrimage, the Bedan community reaffirmed and shared their experiences of their commitment to living out our sacred mission in this year’s Jubilee.

AIMING to raise awareness for media literacy in the expanding landscape of the digital media , THE BEDAN HERALD (TBH) invites Probe’s Executive Director, Elisa Zamora-Solis, Probe’s Partner Content Creator, Brian Black, and Paolo Barcelon from Bilyonaryo News Channel for this year’s Digital Disrupt: Navigating Truth in the Digital Age.

WITH the theme “Winter Wonderland,” the Bedan Psychological Society (BPS) gathered its members, officers, and faculty for its General Assembly last Oct. 10 at the Rosendo Herrera Hall.

A Gen-Z walks into a café, a tote bag slung over their shoulder, along with anik-aniks swinging in every step. They order a matcha latte with oat milk, claim a seat by the window, and pull out a well-known feminist book. Wired earphones trail from their pocket, an odd choice over the hyped-up AirPods, as Clairo and Laufey fill the quiet space in between sips.

“HISTORY shows that embracing diversity and common values has often been the foundation of lasting peace, inspiring hope for a more united future,” Rev. Fr. Gerardo Ma. D. De Villa, OSB spoke in his opening remarks for the SBCA Model United Nations IV (MUN), exemplifying the heart of the event, harmony between nations. The MUN is a three-day yearly event where student delegates simulate diplomacy between nations through debates and discussions to create solutions to prevailing issues. This year’s MUN was held Oct. 6-8.

THROUGHOUT my four years in the Tertiary halls of San Beda College Alabang, many things have come and gone: faces, friends, and traditions, all weaving together into that premium Bedan experience. It is there, in those moments of shared laughter, nervous greetings, and collective excitement, that something deeper blossoms: a unifying experience across generations.

WHAT would you do if the very governing body tasked with protecting its citizens were the one purposefully incriminating you because of your profession or the work surrounding it? For some, this is only a troubling thought, but for others, it is a harsh reality. Take Frenchie Mae Cumpio, an investigative journalist unjustly detained in Tacloban City Jail for five years until today.

EVERY morning, many of us reach for a cup of coffee to start the day. At Ex-Preso, that cup carries more — hope in the beans, second chances in the sugar, new beginnings in the creamer, and a life slowly brewed with care.